Julep September 2013 (Spoilers)

[deactivateduser232015]

Quote: Originally Posted by AshY /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I see they offered 3 levels of boxes. Maybe this will be a permanent feature of the mystery boxes.  I also see they added a lower level box this time. I am skipping because the new polish seems similar to zoya Storm.
Yeah, it seems like it but unlike storm, it seems to dry with that gross not-flat texture that reece also had. : I'd go for storm, if I didn't already have it.

 

[jessicalriley]

 

[/TR] I see they offered 3 levels of boxes. Maybe this will be a permanent feature of the mystery boxes.  I also see they added a lower level box this time. I am skipping because the new polish seems similar to zoya Storm.

I'm glad you mentioned this because I have Bondi's My Ex's heart on the way, so I definitely don't need Estelle.

Estelle is definitely tempting, but why offer a level of Mystery Box that does not included it? THAT makes no sense to me... I'm thinking I will save my $25 plus extra for shipping and get a color I know I really, really want. Then later, if Estelle looks good in other pictures, I can still pick it up at Maven's price for less than the Mystery Box. At this point, I am almost guaranteed dupes in the Mystery Box.

I know, I saw the $20 box and I was like yay! Then I kept reading and saw it didn't come with Estelle and I thought wtf is the point of that? Lol.

Yes. Totally peeved ab no Estelle in the $20 box. I wouldn't mind spending $20 and being guaranteed one new polish, even though the rest would likely be dupes for me.

 

[Lulubelle107]

Quote: Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Estelle is definitely tempting, but why offer a level of Mystery Box that does not included it? THAT makes no sense to me... I'm thinking I will save my $25 plus extra for shipping and get a color I know I really, really want. Then later, if Estelle looks good in other pictures, I can still pick it up at Maven's price for less than the Mystery Box. At this point, I am almost guaranteed dupes in the Mystery Box.
I thought it made perfect sense from a business standpoint for Julep - if people want Estelle, they have to pony up for the more expensive boxes. 

From a consumer standpoint, not so great. 

 

[Jac13]

I am curious to see if the big box will be worthwhile. So far, judging by the others, they are a little disappointing. We shall see...

 

[Lulubelle107]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jac13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am curious to see if the big box will be worthwhile. So far, judging by the others, they are a little disappointing. We shall see...
I'm just hoping shipping is fast enough that we can see what others get before the window closes! 

I've got Storm by Zoya, though, so that curbed my craving a bit.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm just hoping shipping is fast enough that we can see what others get before the window closes! 

I've got Storm by Zoya, though, so that curbed my craving a bit.

AHAHAH THAT'S A GOOD POINT. maybe that also factored into them deciding to change shipping services /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[angismith]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm just hoping shipping is fast enough that we can see what others get before the window closes! 

I've got Storm by Zoya, though, so that curbed my craving a bit.

I wrote Customer Service to complain about DHL. The box I ordered last Saturday has been sitting in Memphis since Thursday morning at a DHL facillity, with no expected delivery date. It should have gotten to my house by Friday at the earliest and Saturday at the latest.

Plus, Julep's FB comments are littered with complaints about orders not received yet.

I asked that they consider switching back to USPS and just asking us to pay more for shipping if we want it faster.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Quote: Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I wrote Customer Service to complain about DHL. The box I ordered last Saturday has been sitting in Memphis since Thursday morning at a DHL facillity, with no expected delivery date. It should have gotten to my house by Friday at the earliest and Saturday at the latest.

Plus, Julep's FB comments are littered with complaints about orders not received yet.

I asked that they consider switching back to USPS and just asking us to pay more for shipping if we want it faster.

Hrum I think they might be installing a faster option through not DHL but Julep mavens get free shipping on all orders anyway, so....

 

[Yeti]

Oh man, I am in so much trouble with the mystery box, lol! I JUST cancelled Julep to avoid the temptation to buy more polish before I use some of what I have but I didn't think to unsubscribe to their email list. I love space. A lot. I don't know if I can resist - Estelle is the most amazingly awesome looking thing ever. I have this totally inappropriate desire to own a pair of those crazy galaxy leggings the kids are wearing these days, but I can't because I am a grown, sensible, and sometimes somewhat reasonable adult. Maybe if I had a super awesome galaxy manicure instead from the mystery box the urge would die down...

 

[Lulubelle107]

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeti /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh man, I am in so much trouble with the mystery box, lol! I JUST cancelled Julep to avoid the temptation to buy more polish before I use some of what I have but I didn't think to unsubscribe to their email list. I love space. A lot. I don't know if I can resist - Estelle is the most amazingly awesome looking thing ever. I have this totally inappropriate desire to own a pair of those crazy galaxy leggings the kids are wearing these days, but I can't because I am a grown, sensible, and sometimes somewhat reasonable adult. Maybe if I had a super awesome galaxy manicure instead from the mystery box the urge would die down...
Get the leggings, they sound fun!  You can always just wear them around the house.

Also, as has already been mentioned, Storm by Zoya is similar and is only $8.  Plus, Storm is smooth whereas Estelle looks a bit rough.  I'm sure a top coat would help with that, however.  I understand your dilemma, as I've already got Storm and I still want to get the mystery box.

Storm

 

[Yeti]

Whoa, Storm looks amazing!  And your right, the texture looks much nicer.  Maybe I can resist after all =)

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Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Get the leggings, they sound fun!  You can always just wear them around the house.

Also, as has already been mentioned, Storm by Zoya is similar and is only $8.  Plus, Storm is smooth whereas Estelle looks a bit rough.  I'm sure a top coat would help with that, however.  I understand your dilemma, as I've already got Storm and I still want to get the mystery box.

Storm

 

[greatbleuheron]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Get the leggings, they sound fun!  You can always just wear them around the house.

Also, as has already been mentioned, Storm by Zoya is similar and is only $8.  Plus, Storm is smooth whereas Estelle looks a bit rough.  I'm sure a top coat would help with that, however.  I understand your dilemma, as I've already got Storm and I still want to get the mystery box.

Storm

I agree, this is making me want Storm!  That's really pretty.

 

[SamhopeM]

I haven't bought or worn polish in years since it always peeled right off but Julep kept tempting me with the first box free offer so I went ahead and signed up on Saturday. My box already shipped. I can't remember which profile I got or the color names but I'm getting the brick red and lilac polishes with the foot lotion. Hopefully this formula will work out better on my nails /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[hiheather]

When did Julep change their brushes? I have never had a Julep polish just go on so effortlessly.

I also decided to try the polish remover wipe, I loved it. I'm so used to pure acetone so it was a pleasant change. I went to Julep's site to see how much they were. As nice as they are it is not worth $8 in my opinion. I can get a bottle of remover for $2-$3 and last me about a month or so. Those wipes would last me about a week if even that. I wish they were cheaper so I could just buy a lifetime supply and be done with it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[chelsealady]

When did Julep change their brushes? I have never had a Julep polish just go on so effortlessly. I also decided to try the polish remover wipe, I loved it. I'm so used to pure acetone so it was a pleasant change. I went to Julep's site to see how much they were. As nice as they are it is not worth $8 in my opinion. I can get a bottle of remover for $2-$3 and last me about a month or so. Those wipes would last me about a week if even that. I wish they were cheaper so I could just buy a lifetime supply and be done with it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I think that this month's polishes have a really good formula. Most of the ones I have tried this month have been a one coat polish.

 

[redjill]

Just got a survey from Julep about their Maven program. I'm guessing you guys will want to voice your opinions to them. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[hiheather]

Just got a survey from Julep about their Maven program. I'm guessing you guys will want to voice your opinions to them. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I got it and was excited to voice my opinion but it was all about the referral program so I didn't even finish it.

 

[greatbleuheron]

Quote: Originally Posted by hiheather /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I got it and was excited to voice my opinion but it was all about the referral program so I didn't even finish it.


Quote: Originally Posted by redjill /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just got a survey from Julep about their Maven program. I'm guessing you guys will want to voice your opinions to them.

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Originally Posted by hiheather /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I got it and was excited to voice my opinion but it was all about the referral program so I didn't even finish it.

Exactly.  I did finish the survey--because I'm a self-defeating perfectionist?--but all I had to say was that no, I haven't referred anyone,and no, I never will, because none of my friends are into nail polish.  

I do not care about your referral program, Julep!  Please make pretty polishes that I want to buy, and quit trying to balance your business growth model on the back of my friendships!!

 

[luckyme502]

I finished the survey. While I feel it's good that they want customer feedback, I don't like that it was only about the referral program.

 

[lizbetstyle]

Filled out my survey. I've mentioned how much I like Julep's Mila (the silver/gray sparkle) in a couple of my youtube videos, but I haven't really talked to my friends about getting a Julep subscription. We kind of have a don't press me to buy tupperware or pampered chef, or anything else kind of relationship. It saves us all money.